His Captive Bratva Princess

Bratva's Claim #4

by Jagger Cole

I wasn’t looking for Trouble. Then he found me anyway.

I’ve played a role my entire life. The glamorous movie starlet with the “it factor” smile. The perfect little Hollywood princess saying all the right lines.

That is, until a paparazzi crisis has me jumping onto the back of a complete stranger’s motorcycle headed who-knows-where.

But my sinfully gorgeous “hero” isn’t so heroic at all. Nikolai Antonov is one of the most brutal, vicious killers in the Russian Mob. I’m a princess on the run. He’s a hitman dodging the heat from an assassination.

And now, like it or not, I’m his—his captive. His prize. The object of his fierce, hungry gaze.

But this isn’t the movies. The dominant, volatile beast of a man should terrify me, not make me weak in the knees. I should run for the hills, not tease him. Not tempt him. Not jump into bed with him…

But all that might be the least of my worries. A rival Bratva wants him dead. My psycho ex wants me back in front of the cameras. And dark secrets from both of our pasts want to drag us into the shadows.

Once upon a time in Hollywood, a princess fell for the bad guy. And that was only the beginning…


This Bratva captive romance is a steamy non-stop thrill ride that I promise will leave you breathless and aching for more. Safe, absolutely no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a perfect happy ever after.

Genres: Mafia Romance, Romance, Dark Romance, Dark, Contemporary Romance, Crime, Adult

272 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 8, 2021

About the author

A reader first and foremost, Jagger Cole cut his romance writing teeth penning various fan-fiction stories years ago. After deciding to hang up his writing boots, Jagger worked in advertising pretending to be Don Draper. It worked enough to convince a woman way out of his league to marry him, though, which is a total win.

Now, Dad to two little princesses and King to a Queen, Jagger is thrilled to be back at the keyboard.

When not writing or reading romance books, he can be found woodworking, enjoying good whiskey, and grilling outside—rain or shine.

You can find all of his books at www.jaggercolewrites.com


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Reviews

[Darlene I read WAY to many books · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐

Ohhhhhh we are off with a bang!!! Belle walks in on her "stage fake boyfriend" screwing another actress and she's mad.. but not at what she walked in, she's angry that her career could be over because of the mess he did. So she leaves on the back of a random man's bike who happens to be a member of the Bravta doing a job. And boy there tension already since he thinks shes a spoiled Bravta princess but finds out she's a famous actress still the tension is high the teasing is off the charts between the two.  But it doesnt last when someone tells him he's taken their golden goose something is a miss.. since he thinks shes just a spoiled actress.. but lord these two 🔥🔥🔥

We also see few past couples.. and some mystery ppls from the past.

Low angst, No ow drama slight om drama,no cheating, Drama, slight secondary character, sexy times, virgin gal and no manwhore

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶🌶

Slowinsta
Older/younger couple
18h/30H
Violence
Mental and lil physical Abuse (h was abused by her ex)
Masturbation
Seperation 6 months
Anal play
Hea
Epilogue

[Jahni · Rating 1 out of 5]

mannn free me from the shackles of this book series because i cannot take it anymore, it’s 100% my fault for continuing.

i be forgetting that jagger cole is a man and what do you expect from them? stupidity. but, yes another book with a barely legal 18 y/o who’s a virgin being paired up with a “handsome” older man who’s trying to resist her. (not that i’m complaining about the older man part but barely legal and a virgin? can we come up with something new..)

this shit ain’t get any better.

there was already insta-lust AND insta-love, that i am not surprised, i already went through this with many other books and there’s already kissing in the 3rd chapter? i also want to know what in the world is a sex kitten? it’s already a word but it sounds so stupid.

this book had me rolling my damn eyes and wanting to end my life. thank god i didn’t because who knows if i would’ve🌚..

though belle has to be the stupidest bitch to ever read about. she’s running from the paparazzi and so she sees the opportunity to jump on a motorcycle with a man she doesn’t know aka the mmc, next thing you know she’s not feeling it and starts to panic because the endless possibilities of what if he’s a psycho.. yea you should’ve thought twice before jumping on that motorcycle.

nikolai is annoying and he ugly asf. i don’t care how he’s described as handsome and he also got the same bland ass personality just like the other three men in the first three books of the series.

overall i fucking hate this book and i want both jagger cole and this book to go to hell and stay there for a life-long time, but i’m gonna finish the last two because i hate myself.

[Coco.V · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely hooked on the series! This is a great combination of scorching hot chemistry, action and drama to keep you captive and pure alpha hotness. I enjoyed watching Nikolai and Belle's relationship bloom.

💝 ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review. 💝

[♡Naz♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awwww I need me a Nikolai🫶😍🤭

[Flo₂₂]

I don't like this h at all.
She is to self centered , and i hate it.
I hate it when a celebrity is like that, i wished she was more modest.
I feel like she is also to childish and a brat, i can't stand her.
Nothing to bad it's just that i don't like her, DNF 14%

[Vee · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 stars

Tropes : mafia romance, famous celebrity h
Ending : HEA (set 1 year later with the h winning an award)
Triggers : violence, drug use, death of parents, mentioned of sexual assault, gore
Spice : 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
Angst : 🔥🔥/5
OM/OW drama : OM (h’s hollywood fake bf)
Celibate while separated : yes (6 months of separation)
Kink: oral, rough sex, no condoms, virgin h

Hero : Nikolai Antonov (27)
Heroine: Belle Bardot (18)

This is a quick read and for mafia romance it was pretty light. The romance aspect was thicker than the mafia one but for a short read, it’s okay.

The angst was quite tame. The characters were pretty good. The H was alpha possessive male and the h was the feisty starlet.

The ending could be better tho, one that involve kids maybe but I’ll take what I can get. The were some grammar issues and the convos some of the times felt off. Overall a nice read.

[Nika · Rating 5 out of 5]

4,5*

Každý díl je čím dál tím lepší 🥹🥰

[ecem]

Çok özür diliyorum kapak ve isim için :'))

[Violleta · Rating 4 out of 5]

#părerea_Violetei
#recomandare_de_lectura

🏍️His captive Bratva Princess, Jagger Cole
272 pagini (Bratva’s Claim, #4)

🏍️Posibile spoilere!
🏍️Belle Bardot este cea mai iubită actriță, cea mai urmărită și a cărei viață a fost mereu în lumina reflectoarelor, inclusiv relația cu sex-simbloul Daniel Crew. Numai ca relația lor este doar de fațadă, doar pentru fani, dar chiar și așa în momentul in care Belle îl găsește cu o altă femeie, pleacă dezamagita și își dorește sa uite de toți și de toate, iar soluția este să se urce pe motocicleta unui necunoscut și să plece cu el.
🏍️Nikolai Antonov este un bărbat dur, un bărbat cu un trecut tulbure, dar mai ales face parte din Bratva, mai exact este unul din căpitanii familiei Kaskenko, condusă de a Viktor Komarov. După ce a dus la capăt o misiune, se trezește ca pe motocicleta sa se urcă cea mai frumoasă femeie și-l roagă să o ducă departe. Chiar dacă a vrut să o refuze, forțat de apariția paparazzilor, care o urmăreau pe Belle, Niko nu are altă variantă decât să plece împreună.
🏍️Inițial Niko nu o recunoaște pe Belle, iar aceasta îi dă un alt nume, și deși este fascinat de ea și de gura ei slobodă este hotărâtă să o lase la primul motel. Numai ca planurile sunt date peste cap de faptul ca Niko își dă seama cine este cea pe care a luat-o cu motocicleta, dar mai ales primește un telefon de la fratele său prin care i se spune ca familia Volkov este pe urmele lor deoarece Belle reprezintă un mare interes pentru ei.
🏍️Atracția apare între Belle și Niko, dar cumva este mult mai mult decât atracție fizică, iar după ce reușesc să ajungă într-un loc sigur totul se complica, deoarece nu era chiar atât de sigur iar cei doi ajung să fie despărțiți, timp de 6 luni. Niko va face pasul pe care a vrut să-l facă de mult, ignoră ordinele de a nu se apropia de Belle și merge să o caute și să afle adevărul despre relația ei cu cei din familia Volkov.
🏍️Care este legătura lui Belle cu familia Volkov? Va reuși ea să scape de cei care o țin prizonieră? Va reuși Niko să ia legătura cu Belle fără a stârni un război între cele două familii ale Bratvei? Cine este Yuri și ce legătura are cu Belle? Vor reuși cei doi, Niko și Belle, să învingă toate obstacolele care le stau în cale, și să fie, în sfârșit, împreună? Răspunsul la toate aceste întrebări le veți descoperi voi.
🏍️Și uite așa, încet, încet mă apropii de sfârșitul seriei lui Jagger Cole, lucru pe care nu l-am preconizat ca se va întâmpla așa repede, dar autorul a reușit să îmi capteze atenția prin personajele creionate dar mai ales prin universul descris. Belle și Niko sunt explozivi împreună, ea nu se teme să spună ce gândește iar lui nu-i pasă ca ea este cea mai faimoasă actriță și deși ambi vin la pachet cu un trecut dureros, acest lucru a făcut ca ei să devină cine sunt acum, doi oameni puternici, pe care viața nu i-a doborât ci i-a făcut să meargă mai departe. Belle este curajoasă și are cea mai mare gura, asta poate și datorită faimei, este capabilă de iubire necondiționată și mai ales știe ce însemna sacrificiul pentru a salva viața persoanelor pe care le iubește,dar mai ales nu se sperie de lumea din care face parte Niko. Niko la rândul lui are de dus în spate poveri care l-au făcut bărbatul care este astăzi, iar Belle reușește să scoată la suprafață tot ce este mai frumos în sufletul lui. Mi-a plăcut tare mult și acest volum, drept umăr mare vă recomand cu drag seria lui Jagger Cole, asta dacă vă plac poveștile cu mafioți ruși.🫣😊🙃

[remy | readwithremy 🤍🫶🏼 · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25/5⭐️
3/5🌶️

My favorite in the series so far 😭 She’s a famous actress that makes the split decision to hop on the back of a man’s bike to run from the paparazzi but she doesn’t realize he’s a killer for the mafia 🤭 Their angst and tension is everything!! I loved Niko and Belle so much. I’m so happy they got their HEA, especially since they both had such rough lives. 🥺

[PnQn Hafsa · Rating 4 out of 5]

3-point-something⭐

[✮⋆˙Shorouk˙⋆✮ · Rating 1 out of 5]

0.25⭐.
I’m honestly starting to regret wasting my time on this bullshit.

[K Lee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looking for predictable but fun stories, unlikely virgin heroines, no man whore, safe, dark-lite books, this is your series.
Some editing and continuity issues (ages change, impossible time for accomplishments (she is a law graduate at 22, or she rewrote a script, created a production company, filmed a movie and won an Oscar in one year....)
All heroines are drop dead gorgeous and virgins.
All heroes are good people Bratva who fight human trafficking and there is no OW drama at all.

Overall the series was fun to me as quick reads in the bath to relax for an evening.

[Mandy Reads Indie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another amazingly done story from the Bratva Captive series. Cole has ruined me to any and all over Bratva books. I just want these guys and their women all the time. Any other author will have to work over time to pique my interest as these books have done.

I loved, loved, absolutely loved Niko and Belle. They had me grinning with their shenanigans one minute and heartbroken near tears the next. Their story is a rollercoaster of emotions and will nip at every single one as it progresses to the end. I laughed. I hurt. I felt it all with them.

I can’t wait to see what story comes next in this series. Because, Cole really out did himself with this book. I always try to figure out how the story could end with a happily ever after for the characters. And with this one, Cole stumped me good!! I never saw that ending coming. Well done!! And all the stars!!

[Jeraca · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this free eARC novel from the author and Ardent Prose Marketing. This is my honest review.

This book was filled to the brim with action packed scenes from the moment you start reading! I loved the way Nikolai and Belle met and how Belles reckless decision changed the course of both these characters futures.

They're were a lot of twists and turns throughout this book, keeping me invested and on edge to see all of the parts connect together.

I'm really glad I got the chance to read this book and I look forward to the next novel by Jagger Cole!

[wika ✧˚ ༘ ⋆｡♡˚ · Rating 2 out of 5]

I love reading bad books its soooo fun I love them. 5 stars in my heart!

[Charlene Gaskins · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.25 This story started so well but, once it got to mid-book where Belle is taken away from Nikolai by his brother to broker a deal to avoid a war; it really went off the rails. It eventually righted itself by the end of the book but the story that was in-between was a bit far fetched filled with rumors, lies and misinformation. Belle was being held prisoner in mid-book against her will and forced to act in movies that were being used to launder money for a rival crime syndicate. Her sleaze bag fake-boyfriend as well as her agent had too much time devoted to their characters throughout this book.

I enjoyed Nikolai's and Belle's attraction for one another, but the 18 year old virgin h vs., a decade older H is a plot that I have grown weary of. Eighteen old teenagers don't make good heroines unless the story progresses and the heroine ages over a period of time. They have very little life experiences and are teenagers. Belle's character, because of her acting background. had more experience than the usual heroine in these storylines, but was still immature in many ways. It is just a personal thing that I am not drawn too, as many of these stories are centered around very young heroines which some readers love. I prefer women, not girls in these books. A few years in age can make allot of difference in the heroine's character.

It wasn't a bad read, but could have been better.

[Shirley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the excitement this book shares ... you get so many emotions and such drama it would be hard to share a review somewhat because to really say much gives away a Load of info ... so will keep this review short and sweet ... :)
The characters are .. Nikolai and Belle .... then you have other characters Like Lev and River then theirs Danny and Goodness we can't forget the BRATVA Families....
so hears what I feel is shareable .... Niklolai, just finish doing a job at a Chicago hotel... he's getting ready to leave when .... Belle jumps on back of his bike and tells him to go. Nikolai not knowing at the time who Belle was saw the popperazzi chasing after her and knowig what he just did does not want his picture taken ..... so he takes off with the crazy girl behind him holding on for dear life.
His Life is not easy being a hit man for the Bratva but not knowing who Belle is or why she is so important to another Bratva family. But WAIT FOR IT ... Belle has a connection she did not know about either. Being a big Star and mixing with the Russian mob ......Absolutely a great story.... needing to be read.

[Jane Royal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoy this adorable unlikely pair!

Belle Bardot.. starlet and yes that really IS her name. Nikolai “Niko”, Bratva assassin, are two of the most unlikely characters to ever have a “meet-cute” and yet… Belle is escaping the press and hops on the back of a motorcycle offering $20K to the owner to just drive! Niko has just finished a job at the same hotel when she barrels out the door, leaps and they are off! The adventure begins. Unbeknownst to either of them, this Marine vet son of a Russian mother and trained boxer, works for a rival Bratva. Belle, is unaware that she is the Bratva daughter of THE King of that rival gang. What could possibly go right? Or wrong? Or right?
Jagger Cole has written two truly adorable “ take no prisoners” characters who are both delightful, witty, challenging and you can not help but root for! Fully fleshed out,a delightful read.

[Jamie West · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Bratva Enforcer and His Princess

“But life isn’t a fight. Life is love. Sometimes to figure that out, you just gotta fix your stance.”

Whew! There’s so much action going on in this story right from the first page! Belle and Nikolai’s story is sweet and haunting as you experience it along with them. They are so explosive together! From the moment they meet, it’s so steamy, I thought my E Reader would fog up. Belle and Nikolai both get torn apart due to the obligations of their jobs. Severe misunderstandings swarm around them during the months they spend away from each other. Watch for the surprise towards the end had me bowled over! This is such a hot, sexy story with wonderful characters!

[Jess Bracewell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love love this book and this Series

I absolutely loved this book and the main characters. I'll start with the h, she was awesome. I loved that she just went to the H didn't hold back. I hate h's who always question the H when he's done nothing but show love too the h, and I'm so glad Belle was NOT that type of h. She was headstrong but also had a soft spot for the H. Niko damn was he hot. I loved following his story in the other books in this series and I just knew he would be 🔥. Oh and he was. Damn he was so hot! The sexy scenes were plentiful and hot as hell! The plot was fun good and bought everything full circle. I'm curious to see where the series goes from here! I can't wait to read the next book and find out!

[Emily M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

And I'm back at it, and still having so much fun binging Jagger Cole's backlist. This one was suuuper fun + unique. Traditionally, mafia/bratva books can feel a little rinse and repeat plot-wise, but never have I ever read one where a full-blown celebrity, who's looking to escape paparazzi, jumps right on the back on a stranger's motorcycle .. and that man turns out to be a pretty high ranking member of the bratva. Niko is hands-down my favorite so far and he's that perfect mix of gentleman + freaaaaak okkkk. Him fighting to get to her was SOMETHING let me tell ya.

what you can expect :
• mafia / bratva
• hollywood / celebrity
• insta love
• forced proximity
• hotel rooms with a shared door
• virgin

my ratings : 8/10 + 🔥🔥🔥
📖 // kindle unlimited

[Cynthia Hendrickson · Rating 5 out of 5]

what a man!

Niko….strong MC, sexy, possessive and protective. When this man sees what he wants he takes it. Belle very strong FMC, this poor girl got the worst handed to her. Both of these characters have had a dark past and a very distraught past. Nico has done through the wringer by not only losing his mom but losing his neighbor who was like a father to him. Killing his own father in the previous book, to falling in love with a princess. Belle, this poor girl grew up with her mom having substance abuse with that already being tough she goes to live with her aunt. When her aunt dies she is on her own with so many people using her and being manipulated. Niko steps in and becomes her savior. Falling in love and never looking back. Great story for Niko!

[Amanda Mant · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sexy story, with a few too many flashbacks.

These two characters ignited my Kindle. I loved that they just had blind faith in each other at first. It was funny when she realized she might have made a mistake. I liked that it added length to the story, but actually made sense. I liked that this was a longer Jagger Cole.

I didn’t love all of the flashbacks. There were a lot and in truth I don’t particularly love them. I wish the necessary parts of them had been told differently. But they were very interesting. The story in general was.

I didn’t love everything our heroine had to go through. And I really didn’t love that they let certain things happen - no spoilers - but there was a moment of separation that frustrated me.

Needless to say, there are a couple of things I didn’t like about this one, but overall it was a really good read. The story was in his signature style, but still fairly unique. It was longer than his typical stories, but didn’t feel like there was a bunch of extra stuff. I recommend it for fans of short romance, bratva romance, and/or of Jagger Cole. It’s a good one.

[Chella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jagger Cole has done it again!!! I loved this book so much ❤️❤️❤️. I am completely obsessed with this series, I can't get enough of it! This is hands down one of the best series I have read and one that I will continue to reread time and time again. Each book just get better and better than the pervious one and I don't know how that is possible. I love Nikolai and Belle and the chemistry is 🔥🔥🔥. Read this series, trust me. I love how Jagger Cole writes; each book has amazing and hot romance, the action keeps at the edge of your seat and the pacing of the books fantastic. I couldn't put these books down once I started reading them.

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick Russian Mafia read

This was a good, quick read. Written in dual POV so you get the best of both characters. Like the title, the story holds you captive. It holds your interest. My one gripe would be the number of times Belle comments on being and not being conceited. Apart from this, I liked both characters and the banter between the two. We do get a chance to come to know the characters, but I feel it was too quick of a read for any growth or development. At least, that's how it seemed to me. I've read a few of this author's and I enjoy them all. If you haven't yet, you're missing out!

[Cara · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick Russian Mafia read

This was a good, quick read. Written in dual POV so you get the best of both characters. Like the title, the story holds you captive. It holds your interest. My one gripe would be the number of times Belle comments on being and not being conceited. Apart from this, I liked both characters and the banter between the two. We do get a chance to come to know the characters, but I feel it was too quick of a read for any growth or development. At least, that's how it seemed to me. I've read a few of this author's and I enjoy them all. If you haven't yet, you're missing out!

[Alexa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Keeping it COMING

Love this story especially the back history on Nikolai. Nikolai just finish doing a job at a Chicago hotel upon him leaving Belle jumps on back of his bike and told him to leave. Nikolai not knowing at the time who Belle was could not be pictured so decide to take off. Not easy being a hit man for the Bratva but also not know how Belle is important to another Bratva family. But WAIT... Belle has a connection she did not know about either. Being a big Star and mixing with the Russian mob there is a good story needing to be read.

[Kat4 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very few authors can get me to read mafia anything. Jagger Cole is one of those few. This was a really good story. There is action, heat, romance but still a "safe" story relationally speaking. These two deserved their hea! I would recommend this book just as I have been Recommending Jagger since his 1st story. I do hope he'll go back to also writing lighter stories like he used to, and not just stick to the mafia, darker storylines that seems to have become his go to. I really enjoyed his original stories also. But that's just a personal hope, they are all really good.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

This was such a good take on Hollywood romance with a mix of bratva! I loved Nikolai as a Hero, he was really sweet and really loved Belle with all his heart. Belle was also a great heroine despite her being a bit immature from the beginning which was understandable given her background. I just wasn't a fan of the separation period between them, I felt like 6 months is a long time to finally reunite again... and the conflict was also some kind of misunderstanding(ish) which I dislike a lot in books. Altho overall this was a really great read!